Drive 17 scenic miles along South Dakota’s U.S. Highway 16A (Iron Mountain Road) from Keystone to Custer State Park. Enjoy hairpin curves, historic tunnels, wildlife, and breathtaking Black Hills scenery
🌲 Forest
Journey through America’s wooded corridors with the Forest tag—featuring routes surrounded by dense trees, state forests, and national park lands.
The 🌲 Forest tag highlights routes that pass through densely wooded areas, national forests, or timber-rich landscapes. These drives are often characterized by towering trees, shaded corridors, and a sense of immersion in nature. Whether it’s a winding mountain road lined with evergreens or a backcountry highway flanked by deciduous woods, the forested environment defines the scenery.
These routes are especially vibrant in autumn, when foliage changes color, or in the spring and summer, when greenery is at its peak. Wildlife sightings, hiking trail access, and picnic areas are common features along many forest-tagged segments.
Routes Tagged: 🌲 Forest
U.S. Highway 62: Pea Ridge to Eureka Springs – Arkansas
Drive 24 scenic miles along U.S. Highway 62 from Pea Ridge National Military Park to the historic mountain town of Eureka Springs. Enjoy Ozark forests, winding curves, and peaceful river crossings along the way.
Arkansas Highway 72: Pea Ridge
Cruise along Arkansas Highway 72 for five historic miles through Pea Ridge and the Pea Ridge National Military Park. This short, scenic drive blends local history, quiet country roads, and a glimpse into one of the best-preserved Civil War battlefields in the Ozarks.
Arkansas Highway 94 – Bella Vista to Pea Ridge
Cruise along Arkansas Highway 94 for 6 miles from Bella Vista to Pea Ridge. Experience a peaceful drive through tree-lined residential areas, open countryside, and the historic charm of Pea Ridge — gateway to northwest Arkansas’s Civil War history and Ozark scenery.
South Dakota Highway 244: Hill City to Mount Rushmore Memorial
Cruise 9 scenic miles east along South Dakota Highway 244 from Hill City to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Enjoy dense forests, the tranquil Horsethief Lake, and classic Black Hills mountain views on this unforgettable approach to America’s Shrine of Democracy.
U.S. Highway 71: Pineville, Missouri to Bella Vista, Arkansas
Drive 10 miles along U.S. Highway 71 from Pineville, Missouri to Bella Vista, Arkansas, following a scenic mix of Ozark hills, small-town development, and the transition from I-49 to the historic surface route. A short but meaningful drive through one of the fastest-gro…
U.S. Highway 385: Crazy Horse to Hill City – South Dakota
Cruise 6 scenic miles through South Dakota’s Black Hills on U.S. Highway 385, from the Crazy Horse Memorial to Hill City. Discover granite peaks, pine forests, and a gateway to Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
Missouri Supplemental Route H: Noel to Pineville
Take a short but scenic ride along Missouri Supplemental Highway H from Noel to Pineville. Follow Kings Highway through the wooded Elk River valley and connect to I-49 for more Ozark exploration.
U.S. Highway 385: Custer to Crazy Horse – South Dakota
Cruise 4.5 scenic miles north along U.S. Highway 385 from downtown Custer to the awe-inspiring Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota’s Black Hills. This quick drive combines small-town charm, pine forests, and a front-row seat to one of America’s largest mountain car…
Missouri Highway 90: Southwest City to Noel
Cruise 11 scenic miles along Missouri Highway 90 from Southwest City to Noel. This winding Ozark drive passes through quiet forests, rolling farmland, and the charming riverside town of Noel — perfect for a quick day trip or a weekend float.
U.S. Highway 550: Ouray to Montrose – Colorado
Cruise 34 miles north along U.S. Highway 550 from Ouray to Montrose, Colorado, passing through scenic mountain canyons, Ridgway State Park, and wide ranching valleys on this classic Western Slope route.
Arkansas Highway 43: Siloam Springs to Maysville
Cruise Arkansas Highway 43 from Siloam Springs to Maysville for 18 miles of winding Ozark countryside, farmland, and forest-lined backroads near the Oklahoma border.